Since I dual wield, and the hotkeys really don't work with it, it is a nuisance to switch to a light spell or torch as I will need to setup my swords each time.

So I was thinking it would be great to create an item that would start a light spell when you are:
- Not in combat
- Not outdoors
- Not crouching

... and turn it off when you crouch.

I've scripted for Oblivion and Fallout 3. However I still have a number of questions.

Assuming there is a script attached to some item, when does it run? Should it a be "OnGameMode" or whatever?

How do you detect the player crouches and stands?

Any advice on a custom light spell or effect?

Thanks.

• Not in combat: !http://www.creationkit.com/IsInCombat_-_Actor
  
• Not outdoors: !http://www.creationkit.com/IsInInterior_-_ObjectReference
  
• Not crouching: !Game.GetPlayer().http://www.creationkit.com/IsSneaking_-_Actor
  
• Assuming there is a script attached to some item, when does it run? Should it a be "OnGameMode" or whatever?: http://www.creationkit.com/OnUpdate_-_Form

well if you register for updates...try registering for updates with the OnEquip event, and de-registering at the OnUnequip event, and check your conditions in the OnUpdate (Set it at 1 second, so the light would turn off within 1 second of it's conditions being changed.)

A hint: Try making this as a perk you attach to the player.

And that would affect lights carried by NPC followers how?

Actually I did not specify that it should work on NPC followers, but it might be nice to give such an item to a follower too. I think I'll try the item first.

Thanks to all replies!